March 4, 2019

Vineyard management includes intensive and diverse agricultural practices, which affect yield, yield quality, and plant and soil health. Three major vineyard practices include water, nutrient and vegetation management. Alternative management practices have been received a great deal of attention by both growers and policy makers due to (i) concerns over negative impact of climate change and increased irregularity in precipitation pattern on grape production, and (ii) The critical contribution of perennial horticultural systems to ecosystem services and the need for recognition of these services. Some of the alternative water, nutrients and ground vegetation management practices in the vineyards in the context of Okanagan Valley climate and soils will be discussed.​

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